James reacts negatively to the news of his mother's engagement, and makes a surprising toast at his father's engagement party. Cliff and Liz make up. Lee Ann De La Vega and Michelle Stevens are in cahoots against J.R. Dave Culver warns Cliff about his behavior. McKay gets desperate in his efforts to recover an incriminating tape, but winds up being arrested for Johnny Dancer's murder.

Liz helps Bobby ascertain Sheila Foley's real identity, Hillary Taylor. LeeAnn and Michelle step up their efforts to disrupt J.R.'s engagement to Vanessa. Bobby McKay is convicted of murder. Cliff drops a bombshell, and admits that he killed Johnny Dancer in self defense.